PRN Hospitalist / Family Medicine | Anchorage, Alaska
About the role
North Star Behavioral Health is a leading behavioral health facility in Anchorage, Alaska, offering comprehensive programs for children, teens, and adults facing psychiatric or substance use challenges. Additionally, they provide specialized military care through the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital, serving First Responders, Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
What You'll Do
- Setting Inpatient behavioral hospital.
- Type/Schedule: Part time, PRN, weekend, and holiday coverage.
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including initial history and physicals (H&Ps) within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to create integrated treatment plans addressing medical and mental health needs.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to ensure cohesive and comprehensive patient care.
- Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers.
- Provide medical consults and recommend diagnostic tests and treatments as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Licensure: Active Alaska NP/APRN license or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Education: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification: AANPCB Board Certification.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-training experience in an inpatient or acute care setting preferred (behavioral health experience a plus).
Skills
Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with a patient-first approach.
About UHS
About UHS, North Star Behavioral Health is proud to be a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, UHS offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.